DUI Accidents

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DUI Accident Lawyers Serving Greater New Mexico and Texas

Drinking and driving laws in New Mexico are strict. Despite these laws, crashes involving driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) continue to happen far too often. In many of these accidents, innocent drivers and passengers suffer severe injuries.

If you were injured in a collision caused by a drunk driver, our team of personal injury lawyers can begin working with you on your claim today.

We understand how important it is to pursue financial compensation for the losses you have suffered. Our attorneys are committed to holding negligent drivers accountable for the dangerous actions that caused your injuries.

The attorneys at FCHC are available to speak with you today about your legal options.

Getting the Facts About Drunk Driving in New Mexico

The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division reports several important facts about DUI-related crashes in the state.

• Alcohol is a factor in approximately 40 percent of all fatal crashes in New Mexico.
• Alcohol impairs a driver’s ability to see clearly, concentrate, and react appropriately behind the wheel.
• Even a single alcoholic drink can affect a driver’s judgment and increase the risk of a collision.
• In addition, drugs other than alcohol can also contribute to DUI or DWI accidents.

If you were injured in a crash involving an impaired driver, a drunk driving accident attorney can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.

Filing Your DUI Accident Claim On Time

If you have suffered injuries in a DUI accident, it is important to take action as soon as possible.

Personal injury claims are governed by a statute of limitations, which sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit seeking compensation. Under New Mexico law (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8), victims of DUI-related injuries generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If a claim is not filed within this time period, the injured party may lose the ability to pursue compensation through the courts.

For this reason, it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible after a DUI accident. An attorney can help you begin the claims process and ensure that your claim is filed within the appropriate deadline.

Understanding How New Mexico’s Comparative Fault Law Can Affect Your Claim

In some DUI accident cases, more than one party may share responsibility for the crash.

For example, a drunk driver may collide with another vehicle, but the other driver may have been speeding at the time of the accident.

Under New Mexico’s comparative fault law, an injured person may still recover damages even if they are partially responsible for the collision. However, the total amount of compensation awarded is reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to that person.

New Mexico follows a pure comparative fault system. This means that a plaintiff may recover damages whether they are found to be 10 percent responsible or 99 percent responsible for the accident, although the total award will be reduced accordingly.

An experienced DUI accident lawyer can help evaluate the circumstances of your case and explain how comparative fault may affect your claim.

Seek Help From a DUI Accident Attorney In New Mexico Or Texas Today

When you suffer serious or life-threatening injuries in a New Mexico DUI crash, it is important to learn more about filing a personal injury lawsuit to seek financial compensation. The DUI accident attorneys at our firm can begin working on your case as soon as you contact us. We have years of experience handling personal injury claims and can discuss your options with you. Contact FCHC online or call us at (866) 432-4790 to get started.

Our team has Texas offices in Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Odessa, as well as New Mexico offices in Albuquerque & Hobbs.